Media Relations

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The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) has named Northwestern Memorial HealthCare among the NAFE Top 10 Nonprofits for Executive Women for the seventh consecutive year. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is among an esteemed group to make the list, which recognizes organizations who have established policies to encourage women’s advancement and whose practices demonstrate that commitment.

As an oncology social worker, one of my favorite responsibilities of my practice is becoming familiar with the “awareness months” for the various cancer diagnoses (March, for example, is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month). These campaigns are great reminders throughout the calendar year to empower survivors and encourage advocacy and education in our communities.

March is also National Social Work Month, which prompted me to pause and reflect about our role as part of the Lurie Cancer Center’s Supportive Oncology Team. Behind our bundled piles of paperwork and large mugs of coffee are hardworking individuals whose main priority is to remove barriers to care, and to promote sustainable emotional comfort during times of distress. Northwestern Medicinehas a dynamic team of social workers who continually share a wide range of knowledge and resources, within a community dedicated to taking better care of our patient’s psychological and social well-being.Read More